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Science Fair Research Paper 2011
Science Fair Project
Sister Zakkiyya Witherspoon's rubric to assess student work and completion of science fair research paper
Rubric Code:
W53476
By
zrazaaq
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8
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Project Points
Excellent
15 pts
Very Good
13 pts
Poor
10 pts
Unacceptable
5 pts
Testable Question
Excellent
Question/Topic is original, specific, measurable, and realistic.
Very Good
Question/Topic is not specific, measurable, and realistic.
Poor
Question/Topic is broad and/or unrealistic. Student seems to be confused about purpose of project.
Unacceptable
Question/Topic is missing or vague. It is clear that student has no idea about the purpose of the project or the scientific process.
Hypothesis
Excellent
Hypothesis is testable and directly relates to the purpose. At least two reasons are given for making this hypothesis.
Very Good
Hypothesis is testable, directly relates to the purpose. One reason is given for making this hypothesis.
Poor
Hypothesis correlates to the purpose, but is difficult to test. No reasons are given for making the hypothesis.
Unacceptable
Hypothesis does not answer the research question and is not testable.
Materials and Procedure
Excellent
ALL required materials are listed. Steps are logical and thorough, easily followed.
Very Good
Student included all items required. Steps are logical and thorough, easily followed, but one or more steps are missing or confusing.
Poor
Student included most items required. Steps are logical, but somewhat confusing.
Unacceptable
Student did not list all necessary items, or use appropriate materials. Steps are not detailed or logical, and/or missing. It would be extremely difficult to follow or duplicate this experiment.
Results (data)/Log Book
Excellent
Multiple trials were performed.
Results are easily interpreted and are represented in at least 2 of the following ways:
___Narrative
___Charts/Graphs
___Photos/Videos
___Illustrations
Very Good
Multiple trials were performed. Results are easily interpreted and are represented in at least 1 of the following ways:
___Narrative
___Charts/Graphs
___Photos/Videos
___Illustrations
Poor
Only two trials were performed. Results are not easily interpreted and are represented in only 1 of following ways:
___Narrative
___Charts/Graphs
___Photos/Videos
___Illustrations
Unacceptable
Only 1 trial was performed. It is unclear what the data represents without referring to the written results.
Conclusion
Excellent
Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, and discusses possible explanations for results.
Very Good
Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, showing an understanding of the scientific process.
Poor
Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation, but leaves some confusion.
Unacceptable
Conclusion is confusing and/or does not answer the research question. Student does not attempt to explain if hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
Display Board/Graphics
Excellent
Display shows an obvious attention to detail and is decorated neatly. All steps of the Scientific process show a logical order. Student provided two or more appropriate graphics.
Very Good
Display shows some attention to detail and is neatly decorated. Most steps show a logical order. At least two appropriate graphics were used.
Poor
Display is decorated moderately neat. Parts of the Scientific process may be out of order or confusing. Student provided one or two appropriate graphics.
Unacceptable
Display is not neat and/or seems haphazardly thrown together. Steps of the Scientific process do not show a logical order. Appropriate graphics were not provided.
Islamic Relevance
Excellent
Student provides several pieces of Islamic information relevant to the research question. Student mentions at least one Muslim scientist and his contribution to the field of study
Very Good
Student mentions one hadith and quote from Quran. Student mentions the name of a Muslim scientist.
Poor
Student mentions only one piece of Islamic information.
Unacceptable
Student does not mention anything about Islam.
Overall content
Excellent
Student uses correct grammar, puntuation, and spelling throughtout the report. Report flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete.
Very Good
Student has fewer than five mistakes in the report. Report jumpsfrom one idea to the next, but does display clear understanding of the project
Poor
Student have several mis spelled words, poor grammar and poor punctuation. Report does not flow and is difficult to understand.
Unacceptable
Report shows lack of effort and is unclear thoughout.
Keywords:
science fair
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Project
Writing
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